How a new satellite mission aims to decode the cooling power of clouds

Launching this month, the EarthCARE satellite promises to deliver unprecedented data on clouds and aerosols. This video explores the mission through the eyes of the scientists and project managers who spent years developing the technology to better understand how these atmospheric elements regulate our planet's temperature.

The EarthCARE mission is designed to investigate the complex role clouds and aerosols play in climate change. By providing new, high-resolution data, the satellite will help researchers clarify how these particles influence Earth's temperature regulation.

The project represents a massive collaborative effort involving experts from institutions such as the European Space Agency, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. The video features insights from key contributors including project managers Alain Lefebvre and Dirk Bernaerts, as well as scientists like Dave Donovan, Robin Hogan, and Ulla Wandinger, among others.

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